If you would like to connect to the internet in your room, your computer will need to be set up properly with an Ethernet adapter and cable.
- Ethernet adapter - a hardware device that allows your computer to connect to the network.
- Cable - a category 5 twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector on each end. (sometimes comes with the Ethernet adapter)Most computers now come with an ethernet adapter already installed in the system. If you are planning to purchase a new computer you should insure that this feature is included.If purchasing a laptop, we have found that a built-in Ethernet adapter is superior to
an add-on PCMCIA card adapter.